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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a Chinese junk at sea, its sails tied up for the moment. Five flags wave from the tallest masts, and five small pennants line the back edge of the ship. It’s a quiet scene, but the flags make you wonder which ports this vessel visited. George Chinnery spent years in southern China and India. He often sketched ships and daily life along the coast, not grand battles or storms. Next time you’re in London, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
